Intel Core 9 273PTE vs Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 Comparison

FAQ

Q: How does the Intel Core 9 273PTE compare to the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 in core count?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has 12 cores and 24 threads, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has 10 cores and 10 threads. The Intel part offers double the thread count, which directly impacts multi-threaded workload performance.

Q: What are the clock speed differences between the two processors?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a base clock of 1.40 GHz and a boost clock of 5.50 GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has a base clock of 3.40 GHz but its boost clock is not recorded in the database.

Q: Which processor has a higher memory bandwidth?

A: The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has a memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s, which is notably higher than the Intel Core 9 273PTE's 89.6 GB/s. However, the Intel part supports both DDR4 and DDR5 memory, while the Qualcomm part supports only LPDDR5X.

Q: How do their process nodes differ?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE is built on a 10 nm process by Intel, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 uses a 4 nm process fabricated by TSMC. The 4 nm node is considerably smaller, which typically allows for higher efficiency per watt.

Q: What is the Intel Core 9 273PTE's performance percentile?

A: The Intel Core 9 273PTE sits at the 82nd percentile among all CPUs in the database, with an average benchmark score of 31,143. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 is at the 50th percentile with no recorded average benchmark score.

Q: Does the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 have any benchmark scores in the database?

A: No, the database contains no benchmark entries for the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100. Its average benchmark score is recorded as zero, and it has no nearest rivals listed. All performance comparisons must therefore rely on the Intel part's recorded data and its rival comparisons.

Architecture Differences

The Intel Core 9 273PTE and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 represent fundamentally different design philosophies. The Intel part, codenamed Bartlett Lake, is a desktop processor with 12 cores and 24 threads, using Intel's 10 nm process node. The Qualcomm part, codenamed Oryon, is a mobile processor with 10 cores and 10 threads, built on TSMC's 4 nm process. The Intel chip draws up to 45 W TDP, while the Qualcomm chip has a 35 W TDP, a modest difference that reflects their intended market segments.

Cache hierarchies differ substantially. The Intel Core 9 273PTE provides 80 KB of L1 cache per core, 2 MB of L2 cache per core, and 36 MB of shared L3 cache. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 offers 288 KB of L1 cache per core, 12 MB of L2 cache per module, and 6 MB of shared L3 cache. The Intel part has six times more L3 cache, which can reduce memory latency in cache-heavy workloads. The Qualcomm part, however, offers larger per-core L1 and per-module L2 allocations.

Memory support marks another major architectural split. The Intel processor supports DDR4 and DDR5 memory in a dual-channel configuration, with ECC memory support enabled. The Qualcomm processor supports LPDDR5X memory in a dual-channel configuration, without ECC support. The Qualcomm part has a higher memory bandwidth at 135.2 GB/s versus 89.6 GB/s for the Intel part, though the Intel chip's flexibility in memory types may suit more varied system builds.

PCIe connectivity differs as well. The Intel Core 9 273PTE provides Gen 5 with 16 lanes from the CPU, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 provides Gen 4 with 12 lanes. The Intel part's newer PCIe generation and higher lane count give it an advantage for discrete GPUs and NVMe storage. The Qualcomm part integrates an Adreno X1-85 GPU, while the Intel part uses UHD Graphics 730. The Intel chip is socketed as Intel Socket 1700, whereas the Qualcomm chip uses Qualcomm BGA 2073, a ball-grid array for mobile integration.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE has a launch MSRP of $549 and is marked as an active desktop product with a release date in 2026. The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 was released in 2024 and is also active, but no launch MSRP is recorded. Neither processor has an unlocked multiplier, so overclocking is not supported on either part.

Where Each One Wins

The Intel Core 9 273PTE wins decisively in every measurable performance category, based on the recorded data. Its 24 threads and 36 MB of L3 cache make it suited for heavily parallel workloads such as video rendering, compilation, and scientific computation. The database shows strong multi-core scores across Cinebench R15, R20, and R23, with the R23 multi-core score reaching 20,445. Single-threaded performance is also robust, with a Passmark single-thread score of 3,433 and a Cinebench R23 single-core score of 2,886, indicating good responsiveness in lightly threaded applications.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has no recorded benchmark scores, so its wins cannot be established from the data. Its advantages are architectural: a smaller 4 nm process, higher memory bandwidth at 135.2 GB/s, and a lower 35 W TDP. These traits point toward efficiency in mobile contexts, where battery life and thermal constraints matter more than raw throughput. The larger per-core L1 cache at 288 KB and per-module L2 at 12 MB could help in latency-sensitive mobile workloads, but the database provides no scores to confirm this.

The Intel part's 82nd percentile ranking among all CPUs places it well above the Qualcomm part's 50th percentile. The nearest rivals to the Intel Core 9 273PTE include the Intel Core i7-12700F with an average score of 31,081 (0.2% behind), the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS at 31,074 (0.2% behind), and the Intel Core i7-13700TE at 31,028 (0.4% behind). The Intel Core i7-12650HX is 0.5% ahead with a score of 31,290. These comparisons show the Intel Core 9 273PTE clustering tightly with established desktop and mobile processors, none of which are more than half a percent away in average score.

Specification Differences

| Specification | Intel Core 9 273PTE | Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 |

|---|---|---|

| Cores | 12 | 10 |

| Threads | 24 | 10 |

| Base Clock | 1.40 GHz | 3.40 GHz |

| Boost Clock | 5.50 GHz | Not recorded |

| TDP | 45 W | 35 W |

| Socket | Intel Socket 1700 | Qualcomm BGA 2073 |

| Codename | Bartlett Lake | Oryon |

| Process Node | 10 nm | 4 nm |

| Foundry | Intel | TSMC |

| L1 Cache | 80 KB (per core) | 288 KB (per core) |

| L2 Cache | 2 MB (per core) | 12 MB (per module) |

| L3 Cache | 36 MB (shared) | 6 MB (shared) |

| Memory Support | DDR4, DDR5 | LPDDR5X |

| Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s | 135.2 GB/s |

| ECC Memory | Yes | No |

| PCIe | Gen 5, 16 Lanes | Gen 4, 12 Lanes |

| Integrated Graphics | UHD Graphics 730 | Adreno X1-85 |

| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |

| Release Date | 2026-03-08 | 2024-04-23 |

| Launch MSRP | $549 | None recorded |

| Part Number | SA4QJ | X1P64100 |

Head-to-Head Benchmarks

The database contains no direct head-to-head benchmark entries between the Intel Core 9 273PTE and the Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100. The wins counter shows zero for both parts. However, the Intel processor's individual benchmark results provide a complete picture of its performance profile, while the Qualcomm part has no recorded scores to compare.

The Intel Core 9 273PTE delivers a Cinebench R23 multi-core score of 20,445 and a single-core score of 2,886. In Cinebench R20, it scores 8,586 multi-core and 1,212 single-core. The Cinebench R15 results show 2,060 multi-core and 290 single-core. These scores indicate a processor that scales well across all thread counts, with the multi-core results roughly seven times the single-core results in each Cinebench version.

Passmark tests reinforce this pattern. The Intel part scores 82,411 in integer math and 60,673 in floating point math. Data compression reaches 258,704, while data encryption hits 14,253. Extended instructions score 15,952, and prime number finding scores 142. Random string sorting achieves 28,973. The multithread score is 24,054, the physics score is 1,917, and the single-thread score is 3,433.

The nearest rival data places the Intel Core 9 273PTE in a tight competitive band. Its average benchmark score of 31,143 is 0.2% above the Intel Core i7-12700F's 31,081 and the AMD Ryzen 9 8945HS's 31,074. It is 0.4% above the Intel Core i7-13700TE's 31,028. The only rival ahead of it is the Intel Core i7-12650HX at 31,290, which leads by 0.5%. These margins are small, indicating that the Intel Core 9 273PTE performs on par with its closest competitors rather than dominating them.

The Verdict

The data supports a clear conclusion: the Intel Core 9 273PTE is the only one of these two processors with measurable performance in the database. Its 82nd percentile ranking, average benchmark score of 31,143, and comprehensive Cinebench and Passmark results establish it as a capable desktop processor for both single-threaded and multi-threaded tasks. The 24 threads and 36 MB of L3 cache handle parallel workloads, while the 5.50 GHz boost clock serves single-threaded responsiveness.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon X1P-64-100 has no benchmark scores, no nearest rivals, and an average score of zero. Its 50th percentile ranking is based on no recorded data. The processor may offer architectural advantages in efficiency, with its 4 nm process and 35 W TDP, but the database cannot confirm any performance edge. Its higher memory bandwidth of 135.2 GB/s and larger per-core L1 cache are notable specifications, yet they do not translate into any recorded benchmark wins.

For users seeking a desktop processor with verified multi-threaded performance, the Intel Core 9 273PTE is the choice supported by the data. Its nearest rivals, all within 0.5% of its average score, confirm that it competes effectively with established Intel and AMD parts. For mobile efficiency, the Qualcomm part may hold appeal based on its process node and memory bandwidth, but no evidence in the database verifies its performance level. The recorded data favors the Intel processor without qualification.